Download free ebooks at bookboon.com Las Vegas © 2008 Stig Albeck & Ventus Publishing ApS Translation: SØren Riis All rights and copyright relating to the content of this book are the property of Ventus Publishing ApS, and/or its suppliers Content from ths book, may not be reproduced in any shape or form without prior written permission from Ventus Publishing ApS Quoting this book is allowed when clear references are made, in relation to reviews are allowed ISBN 978-87-7061-272-2 1st edition Pictures and illustrations in this book are reproduced according to agreement with the following copyright owners: Stig Albeck, Las Vegas New Bureau Convention and Visitors Center The stated prices and opening hours are indicative and may have been subject to change after this book was published Download free ebooks at bookboon.com Las Vegas Kapiteloverskrift ONLIBRI Download free ebooks at bookboon.com Las Vegas A visit to Las Vegas The entertainment offered by the hotels centres on the main street Las Vegas Boulevard, also known as The Strip A string of hotels line the street and a visit of these as well as trying their extravagant buffets, malls and special attractions is part of any visit to the largest city in the state of Nevada A visit to Las Vegas www.lasvegas24hours.com www.travelnevada.com Las Vegas is the capital of glitter with the many shining neon signs, the impressive shows and the fabulous hotels The activities go on 24/7, regardless of whether you come here to go to the casinos, get married in one of the many wedding chapels, or just to soak up the atmosphere Las Vegas is a large city, and it also offers museums and sights beyond The Strip, and if the hustle and bustle becomes too much there is relaxation to be found in the impressive nature in the area, notably Grand Canyon which isn't very far away Have a great trip! Download free ebooks at bookboon.com Las Vegas Historical outline temporary stays in the city and formed the basis of the hotel and entertainment industry we see today Historical outline In 1930 the population had reached 5,165, and the 1930's Depression did not slow things down In 1931, construction of the immense Hoover Dam began nearby and the large project formed the basis of even further growth in the city, and the population slowly but steadily increased After the Spanish established missions in the Los Angeles region, they sought an access through the present Nevada The first European here was Rafael Riviera who saw a large grass-covered valley and named the region Las Vegas, meaning "The Meadows" By 1940 the population of Las Vegas was around 8,000, and then the population exploded After a large construction boom and an expansion of the old city limits, the population rose to around 48,000 in 1950 In 1844 the explorer John Fremont writes about Las Vegas, thus spreading the knowledge of the area beyond the few passing Spanish and the native population In 1855, 11 years later, this leads to the founding of a Mormon fort in Las Vegas, though it is abandoned after only two years From a slow start in the 1940's one hotel after the other cropped up through the next decades The hotels focused on accessible popular entertainment in their large casinos, and besides that, many of the larger hotels offered daily shows where among others Elvis Presley performed in 1969 During the last half of the 19th Century the area saw some spread-out settlements as Nevada developed, mainly due to the many opportunities for mining Gold, silver and minerals had been discovered, leading to increasing immigration During this period, cheap allotments were created for new arrivals, and that attracted a lot of farmers to Las Vegas In 1970 the city had a population of 270,000, and by the turn of the next decade the number had risen to 467,000, but the development wouldn't end there During the 1980's the city aimed for a further increase, and during the period 1985-95 the annual growth was at seven percent and a hitherto unseen construction boom hit the city Large hotels and attractions such as the Monorail rose up The city grew beyond 1,000,000 inhabitants, and unique hotels cropped up everywhere The construction of the railway between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City shortly after 1900 had a great impact on the regional development It would pass through Las Vegas, and the place became an important station due to its access to water In connection with the railway, land was put on sale in 1905 in an area that would create a real town That was the founding of the city of Las Vegas, and within the first decades the population reached a few thousands Nevada's privileged position with a virtual monopoly on legalised gambling was broken when the Native Americans were allowed to run casinos in the reservations, which could potentially divert the flow of tourists to the city, causing loss of revenue and employment Las Vegas and Nevada were - like so many other places - haunted by illegal gambling, and here the issue was resolved by legalising it and creating licenses for six initial establishments Immigration and divorce regulations were also eased considerably Divorce could be granted after only six weeks of residency which caused a demand for many The answer to this challenge was to change Las Vegas from a centre of gambling to a centre of experiences Large hotel complexes unlike anything else in the world were based on themes like Paris, Download free ebooks at bookboon.com Las Vegas Historical outline Venice and ancient Egypt Eiffel towers, sphinxs and Roman halls were built, as well as a series of attractions for both children and adults Las Vegas now offered much more than gambling, and tourists arrived in unprecedented numbers hundred years the city has grown to become the absolute centre of the State of Nevada and so much more than the green meadows that Rafael Riviera passed on his way to Los Angeles a few hundred years ago The constant and massive influx of tourists also brought on a more general urban development, including art museums, universities and large cooperations, and Las Vegas is now the fastestgrowing city in the USA The greater Las Vegas area is home to up to 2,000,000 people, and in less than a Today the city is a modern metropolis, worldfamous for its 24-hour tourist attractions along The Strip, and with all the bright lights and glittering hotels, the city offers an experience that is unparalleled in the world LAs Vegas creates dreams and offers entertainment in true US-style Download free ebooks at bookboon.com Las Vegas Tour 1: Las Vegas Bellagio Tour 1: Las Vegas The Strip/Las Vegas Boulevard 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South www.bellagio.com The Bellagio is built with European elegance throughout the immense hotel and was inspired by the town of Bellagio by Lake Como in Italy The Via Bellagio shopping arcade as well as the Spa Bellagio wellness facilities give the visitor a chance to relax and enjoy, and behind the lobby there's also a botanical garden, and in the Gallery of Fine Arts you will find changing exhibitions with world-class works of art Please click the advert Las Vegas Boulevard The Strip is the main street of Las Vegas This is the site of all the vast, glittering and fashionable hotels with neon lights of all colours The hotels compete to out-do each other in entertainment, attractions and creativity, and a trip down The Strip after darkness is the city's main attraction that brings out the star quality of Las Vegas and transports the visitor to a fantasy world with a cornucopia of impressions Download free ebooks at bookboon.com Las Vegas Tour 1: Las Vegas Mirage Facing The Strip, the artificial lake is home to the famous water-ballet that dances to various pieces of music, mainly opera and classical pieces The Bellagio opened with 3,026 rooms in 1998 and now contains 3,993 rooms Caesar’s Palace 3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South www.themirage.com The Mirage hotel is just that - a tropical mirage in the desert, complete with a volcano that erupts every 30 minutes in the area facing The Strip Inside there is a large aquarium with more than 80,000 litres, filled with tropical fish from among others the Pacific Ocean, and next to it you will find a tropical rain forest with waterfalls, 100 plant species, orchids, and 20-metre trees Finally, the hotel also offers the possibility of experiencing dolphins and Siberian white tigers in the beautifully designed Secret Garden & Dolphin Habitat 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South www.caesars.com Caesar's Palace is one of the classic hotels of the city and among the oldest existing establishments It was built as a modern version of a Roman palace, and especially the incredible shopping arcade The Forum Shops is an experience The Forum Shops is an Italian-inspired shopping arcade with a beautifully painted sky vault A stroll down the arcade offers many exquisite details, exclusive stores and fine places to eat Also note the fountain show, The Fountain of Atlantis Caesar’s Palace opened with 700 rooms in 1966 and now boasts 3,349 The Mirage has 3,044 rooms and opened in 1989 Download free ebooks at bookboon.com Las Vegas Tour 1: Las Vegas The Venetian (3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South) The world-wide Guggenheim collections and in particular the Hermitage collection is an eternal source of exhibition themes, e.g treasures of the Russian Tsars or European paintings from various artists and periods The exciting and different exhibition space at The Venetian was created by the architect Rem Koolhaas, who has gained renown through his many cultural building projects throughout the world Treasure Island 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South The Venetian recreates the romantic mood from Venice Outside the hotel, the canal passes under a replica of the Rialto Bridge, and next to it is the characteristic tower of San Marco When you enter the lobby, you feel transported to the Sistine Chapel with the beautiful frescos on the vaulted ceiling The hotel's shopping arcade is inspired by Venice's Canal Grande, and of course there are also gondolas in Las Vegas The hotel also houses the Madame Tussaud Interactive Wax Attraction, an affiliate of the famous wax museum 3300 Las Vegas Boulevard South www.treasureisland.com The hotel has a large show on The Strip, The Sirens of Treasure Island, that displays a 17th century meeting between 17th Century pirates and luring sirens, and the show is packed with special effects Inside the hotel, further spectacular shows are also staged The Venetion opened in 1999 with 4,049 rooms 5a Guggenheim Hermitage Museum www.guggenheimlasvegas.org The Las Vegas Guggenheim hosts remarkable changing exhibitions where works from the world's largest museum, the St Petersburg Hermitage, mix with pieces from the Guggenheim museums in Berlin, Bilbao, New York, and Venice Treasure 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Hayes 1877-1881 James Garfield 1881-1881 Chester A Arthur 1881-1885 Grover Cleveland 1885-1889 Benjamin Harrison 1889-1893 Grover Cleveland 1893-1897 William McKinley 1897-1901 Theodore Roosevelt 1901-1909 William H Taft 1909-1913 Woodrow Wilson 1913-1921 Warren G Harding 1921-1923 Calvin Coolidge 1923-1929 Herbert Hoover 1929-1933 Franklin D Roosevelt 1933-1945 Download free ebooks at bookboon.com 31 Las Vegas Facts about USA Harry S Truman 1945-1953 Dwight D Eisenhower 1953-1961 John F Kennedy 1961-1963 Lyndon B Johnson 1963-1969 Richard Nixon 1969-1974 Gerald Ford 1974-1977 Jimmy Carter 1977-1981 Ronald Reagan 1981-1989 George H W Bush 1989-1993 Bill Clinton 1993-2001 George W Bush 2001- * President of the Confederate States of America (The Southern States) Vice Presidents since 1929 Charles Curtis 1929-1933 John Nance Garner 1933-1941 Henry A Wallace 1941-1945 Harry Truman 1945-1945 Alben W Barkley 1949-1953 Richard M Nixon 1953-1961 Lyndon B Johnson 1961-1963 Hubert H Humphrey Jr 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